Tours run from 1pm to roughly 4:00pm each Wednesday, from June through September. Tickets are $35 per person. All tours leave from the Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market, in the Louis St. Parking Lot (near Charlotte & Aylmer).

Each week will feature different businesses, check the schedule to see what is included on any given week.

Email foodtours@ptbolocalfoods.ca or call 705-977-0604 for more information.

It was awesome! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the chefs and store owners were all really good and well spoken and enthusiastic and they really seemed to enjoy it. The food was very generous and delicious as well! I was very impressed!
~Brianna, Peterborough, ON

The tour yesterday was fantastic. I recommend anybody who is interested in the stories behind great food and drink in Peterborough to go on a tour.
~Sue, Peterborough, ON

What a great way to spend an afternoon. We munched our way through some decadent chocolate samplings, awesome cheeses, deserts, and breads, and ended up by sampling some truly succulent beef. Oh, and did I mention a yummy taste of seasonal beer? It is amazing how a few nibbles can make for a full tummy! Thanks for an interesting and educational tour.~Loretta, Port Hope, ON

Our 2017 roster of local businesses included the following stores and restaurants:

Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market – various vendors

Naked Chocolate (artisan chocolates)

BE Catering

Brio Gusto Wine Bar and Restaurant

Rare Grill House

Black Honey Bakery

The Sapphire Room

Sam’s Place — The Best Dan Deli in Town

The Night Kitchen Pizza

The Pasta Shop

The Olde Stone Brewing Company

The Silver Bean

Two Dishes Cookshop

The Publican House

Electric City Bread Company

Sweet Spirits

Amandala’s

And more!

Learn tips about shopping locally, find out about our local food system, make contacts with local growers/producers, and hear what local chefs and businesses are doing to access local products.

While not all of the products will come from Peterborough and the surrounding areas, there will be emphasis on local meats, dairy, and produce, as well as on small-scale craft food production and preparation. With breweries and wine bars on our the tour, you’ll also be able to sample some wonderful beverages.

You may even learn a thing or two about why some local ingredients don’t make it to local tables — and the difficulties of navigating food systems in the 21st Century.

Your Tour Guide:

Your host, Donald Fraser. Click to enlarge.

Donald Fraser has spent the past 15 years working to promote both great food and sustainable living. As a TV segment producer/host, newspaper columnist, and workshop presenter, he has featured countless growers, food producers, restaurants, and local food enthusiasts. His food writing has appeared in newspapers and magazines through Southern and Central Ontario. Donald marries a keen understanding of “food miles” to a love of diverse cooking styles. He believes in having fun with food, mixing the gourmet with the common-day to present food that anyone can sink their teeth into.